It’s the dish of choice for many Glaswegians at the weekends and everyone has their favourite curry shop.

Some love their local restaurant or takeaway while others will swear by tried and trusted favourites in or around the town.

People are always on the lookout for hidden gems though and there are a few little places tucked away in corners of the city that are serving up some of the finest new and traditional curries in Scotland.

Rishi’s Indian Aroma

You’d be forgiven for walking past this Bath Street basement - but you’re missing a trick because it’s a favourite of Glaswegian Indian families. South Indian is the speciality here on a mammoth menu - but we recommend tucking into Rishi’s mammoth dosas (Indian pancake stuffed with whatever you fancy), big enough to feed a family of four or one hungry punter on the Sauchiehall Street prowl.

Address: 61 Bath St, Glasgow G2 2DG

Telephone number: 0141 332 2522

Charcoals

Granted, most Glaswegians know about this place by now - but you could easily pass without giving it a second glance. It’s not a flashy place but curry fans in the know recognise it as one of the best in Glasgow’s city centre and a heap of awards go that bit further in proving it - a must-try if you haven’t already been.

Address: 26A Renfield St, Glasgow G2 1LU

Telephone number: 0141 221 9251

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Ranjit's Kitchen

It looks more like a trendy cafe than a traditional Indian, but Ranjit’s is a hidden gem beloved of southsiders, tucked away on the edge of Pollokshields and offering no frills vegetarian curries and the signature thali (made up of dishes of the day).

Address: 607 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2QG

Telephone number: 0141 423 8222

Delhi Darbar

The low single story building has the air of a nuclear bunker to it but don’t let appearances put you off. This is a traditional, bustling little curry house that has a reputation as the best in North Glasgow. Great food, friendly service and you can get a pint in one of those old fashioned tankards with the handle. One little downside, if you are ordering takeaway you can be waiting a while at the weekends. ‘Ready in half an hour’ usually means 45 minutes but it’s worth the wait.

Address: 4 Woodhill Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 1JL

Telephone number: 0141 772 2363

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Shenaz

For 50 years now this unassuming little building has been home to one of the best Indian restaurants in Glasgow. You’ll find it tucked away behind the Mitchell Library, just a short walk through the back streets from Finnieston. The Shenaz has recently had a lick of paint and is a much brighter and airier place for it and the menu also has a few new additions. Most automatically head for the Koh I Noor when up near Charing Cross but the Shenaz is every bit as special.

Address: 17 Granville St, Glasgow G3 7EE

Telephone number: 0141 221 8528

Nakodar Grill

Dennistoun is on the up and a few new restaurants and bars will be springing up here in the near future. When they arrive, they will find that a few quality establishments have already been blazing the trail out east, including one of the best curry houses in Glasgow. Sitting slap bang front of house in the Nakodar is a traditional tandoori oven - which is a one of its kind in Scotland. The staff go the extra mile there and you’ll struggle to find a better curry in Glasgow.

Address: 13 Annfield Place, Glasgow G31 2XQ

Telephone number: 0141 556 4430

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Bay Leaf

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Possibly more of a takeaway than a restaurant, but you can sit in and it’s the perfect place for a quick bite. The Bay Leaf is another restaurant which takes pride in customer service with no request too much for the staff there. They have an extensive menu, which includes a variety of grilled chicken and pitta combos that are perfect for lunch. This might just be the best Indian in the whole of Bearsden and Milngavie.

Address: 3-5 Rannoch Drive, Bearsden, G61 2JW

Telephone number: 0141 942 0077

The Village Curry House

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This might be Glasgow’s best kept secret when it comes to curry houses. The Village has won awards and is packed most nights of the week, but few people venture south into that no-man’s land that sits between the River Clyde and the House of Sher. It’s well worth the short walk from town or an even shorter taxi journey.